Oregon’s first three cases of Omicron-variant COVID-19 have been confirmed in Washington and Multnomah counties. Oregon Health & Science University
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Gov Brown Prioritizes Drought and Eviction Relief for Special Session
After conversations with House and Senate leaders from both parties, Governor Kate Brown today outlined the priorities lawmakers have agreed
Increased Emergency SNAP Benefits Continue in December
Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in December. The federal government has
Gov Brown Announces Special Session to Prevent Winter Evictions
Governor Kate Brown announced that she will be calling the Legislature into special session on December 13 to address eviction
OHA Provides Information on the Emerging Omicron Variant
The news of the Omicron variant emerging in several countries may cause many people anxiety about the unknown. The news
Western State Governors Discuss COVID Boosters
Booster doses sustain protection against COVID-19, especially for individuals at higher risk for hospitalization, severe illness The Western States Scientific
Oregon Spends $140M to Help Health Care Workers
State health officials take steps to bolster Oregon’s healthcare workforce State health officials have expanded measures to ease staffing constraints
Booster Doses Authorized for People 18 and Older in Oregon
Everyone age 18 and older is now eligible for a COVID-19 booster dose. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and free.
Upcoming Metro Area COVID Pediatric Vaccination Clinics
COVID-19 vaccinations are now recommended for youth ages 5 to 11 years old. The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective
Oregon DHS to Recover Mistakenly Issued Pandemic-EBT Benefits
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) mistakenly issued $7.8 million of Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) food benefits to approximately 5,800 students
Oregon Has Paid Over $141 Million in Federal Emergency Rental Assistance
Nearly 21,000 households have received funds to pay rent Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and Local Program Administrators (LPAs)
OHA Investigating High COVID-19 Test Positivity Rate
Oregon Health Authority has noted a 14% positivity rate for COVID-19 test results reported today, Tuesday, Nov. 16. However, epidemiologists
